Physical Factors and how they influence food choices

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Geographic Location Does geographic location affect the food you are able to grow? List 3 examples. Within your group, think of two cultures in which you are fairly familiar with the cuisine. Now list the types of food each culture consumes. How it might each dish be related to their geographic location? (Be creative!)

Countries that like it hot. . .

Production By Country

Regional Growing Seasons Do your eating habits change between winter and summer? How? (Be specific) List 3 ‘summer recipes’ and 3 ‘winter recipes’ List 3 ways regional growing seasons may affect you food choices.

Regional Growing Seasons Ontario

Availability at Food Markets Have you ever had to change you meal plans because an ingredient was not available at the store? Do you think the availability of food varies between stores? Think of one ‘high income store’ and ‘low income store. ’ How do they differ in food availability? Compare a grocery store in the city to a grocery store in a rural area. How do they differ in food availability?

Availability High vs Low Income Store Availability Adapted from Dale et al, Ethnicity and Disease, 2009

Storage Capacity/Space Available List 3 specific ways in which your home storage capacity might affect your food choices. Picture yourself living in residence. How might storage capacity affect your food choices? Picture yourself moving to the country and having unlimited space available. How might this affect your food choices?

Storage Capacity A study completed by Marquis(2009) confirmed the importance of convenience in determining food choice among young, single adults living in residence halls. It was found that convenience was the most important food choice factor, while price, pleasure, health, and concern about weight followed after. Similarly, Marquis and Manceau determined that convenience played a big role in determining food choices of single men living in apartments in Montreal.